of Houston, TX
March 24, 2017
1937-2017 JERRY JOE MALONE
Jerry Joe Malone of Houston, Texas (formerly of West Helena, Arkansas) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, surrounded by his family. He fought a short and a courageous battle with Alzheimers and its associated complications.
Motivated with an adventurous desire to see the world at a young age, he immediately joined the US Navy after graduating from Central High School in 1955. There he became a skilled communicator which prepared him for his entry into the US State Department as a communications officer. During his long and fascinating career Jerry was awarded for working under arduous conditions, traveling to every part of the globe with the Foreign Service and experiencing highlights that most people only get to dream about.
After an early retirement he settled in Houston, Texas. Jerry continued to travel, especially to Australia to visit his three children and three grandchildren.
Jerry will be remembered by his family for his quiet resolve, love of independence, thirst for knowledge, quick wit, love for and service to his nation.
He is survived by his daughter Sheila Jeanne Malone and sons Michael Joe Malone and Sean Jerry Malone of Sydney, Australia; grandchildren Ella Lesley Holland, Joel Kenneth Holland and Kieran Jerry Holland also of Sydney; sister Nancy Malone of Houston, Texas; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends around the world.
He is preceded in death by his parents Opal Adams Malone and George Wooten Malone, Sr. and his six brothers: George Jr, Paul, Wallace, Charles (Nig), James (Jim) and Donald Malone.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2017, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 508 E. Plaza, West Helena, Arkansas. The burial will follow at 3:00 pm at Maple Hill Cemetery, N. Holly Street, Helena, Arkansas.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870)-572-2571. The online guestbook may be signed at rollerfuneralhomes.com
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Jerry's name may do so at:
Alzheimer's Association in US: www.alz.org/join the cause donate.asp
Alzheimer's Association Australia: www.fightdementia.org.au/donate-national#donateto=aadrf
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16 Condolence(s)
Sheila Zakhar-Malone
Monday, March 18, 2019
Dear friends,
Thank you for your kind messages about Dad. It's lovely to come back to this guestbook to see new messages I hadn't seen. I cant believe it's been almost two years since he passed. I'm thinking about him a lot this week, and we are going to cook up and enjoy a southern-style dinner in Sydney this Sunday 24th, in honour of Dad.
Love you, Dad
xxx Sheila
Robert J. Catlin Sr
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
My condolences to Jerry's family and many friends. A good man, gone way to soon! Although he is no longer in our view his memory will live on in our minds forever! RIP Jerry!
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Santiago Urieta
Monday, September 18, 2017
My condolences to the family.
I met Jerry during my Foreign Service assignment to El Salvador in the mid-80s. He was a great supervisor and friend who loved sharing stories about his previous assignments. Jerry was very well liked by the embassy staff. Senor Ma-lo-ne the locals called him.
I was happy for Jerry the day we said goodbye at the airport because he truly deserved ending that very stressful assignment. I will always remember Jerry's exemplary leadership during a long, hard day when San Salvador and especially the embassy were struck by an earthquake.
Rest in peace amigo viejo.
SU
Paul Cameron
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Sheila, Mike and Sean. Sorry you have lost your Dad. I know you all loved him a lot and he was very proud of you. Paul
Bette Wright Callaway
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
I remember your family fondly and was so impressed with Jerry's career. You were all so smart! I think my mother taught all of you at Woodruff. May God give you comfort and peace. I was in Jerry's class. Bette Wright Callaway
Mary everett
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
I only saw Jerry about three times when he would come home and look up Arnold. They met each other and roomed together while working at Mohawk. I know that Arnold thought the world of him and told me so many things about him. Maybe they will see each other in heaven. I like to think so anyway.
Ella Holland
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
As you watch over us you will always will be loved and memories spent with you are never to be forgotten, they are cherished forever in our hearts.
i'll miss you Grandad and all the dvds you would send me.
i love you
Patsy James Snyder
Monday, March 27, 2017
Nancy & family, So sorry that we have lost Jerry!! He was always so sweet!! Haven't seen him for many years. Praying God is wrapping his arms around each of you!! Y'all have a special place in my heart & I have very special memories of being part of your family.
Wallace Cantrell
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Good memories. Praying for your family.
Tony malone
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Diane Griffin Goldberg
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Sheila and family,
Please accept my condolences on behalf of my entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Take care, Diane
George Cromwell
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Nancy and all the Malones --
I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Jerry was a lifelong friend. I trusted and enjoyed his friendship, and his passing is a loss also for me and his old Central High School classmates.
My sincere sympathies to you all.
Lisa Reily
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Sheila, Mike and Sean, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your Dad's passing. He was an amazing and vibrant man and you were all very important to him. I hope you are all OK. Thinking of you and your family. Lots of love, Lisa xxxx
Dale Brown
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Mrs. MALONE , my family would like to say we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything please let us know. You have been a great friend and I value your friendship dearly
Matthew Bonagura
Sunday, March 26, 2017
I will always remember the good times we had with our families, uncle Jerry. May you rest in peace.
Matt
Leanne Hunter
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Dear Sheila and family, so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss, sending our love and best wishes. Leanne, Paul, Georgia and Jasper xx